Nazareth Hosts 8th Annual Global Citizenship Conference for Hundreds of High School Students, March 13
More than 600 high school students from 23 different Rochester area schools will come to Nazareth College for the eighth annual Global Citizenship Conference, Love Not Hate, on March 13 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The conference is a collaboration between the Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue and community organizations. Nazareth College is located at 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, N.Y., 14618.
This year's session topics will include: Encountering World Religions and Cultures: Love Not Hate and the skill building session will focus on Global Citizenship.
Speakers at the conference will include:
- Dianne Oliver, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Nazareth College
- Diane Ariza, VP of Diversity and Inclusion, Nazareth College
- Barbara Deane-Williams, Superintendent of the Rochester City School District
- Simeon Banister, Vice President for Community Programs, Rochester Area Community Foundation
- Larry Fine, former CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester
- Rt. Rev. Bishop Prince G. Singh, Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
- Nancy Hackett, Superintendent of Sullivan West CSD
For more information please email global.citizenship.con@gmail.com or visit the 2018 Global Citizenship Conference page.
For More Information
Julie Long | Nazareth Chief Public Relations Officer | (585) 389-2456 | jlong2@naz.edu
Nazareth University is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good. Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.
Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow. In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth University graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.
The conference will host over 600 students from Rochester-area schools.